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PBZ 3473

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,092 mi
Last recorded146,092 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 3473
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 146,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 143,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 136,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 130,912 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 130,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,160 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,910 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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PBZ 3473 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBZ 3473, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBZ 3473?

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What year was PBZ 3473 registered?

PBZ 3473 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is PBZ 3473 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 3473 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBZ 3473 have outstanding finance?

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